The second hour of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise begins in a brisk rhythm-and-blues mode, then gradually opens into older vocal blues and gospel material. The sequence is especially effective because it does not make the transition all at once. The Treniers, Wynonie Harris, Roy Brown, Ivory Joe Hunter, Bullmoose Jackson, Wee Willie Wayne, Earl King, and Big John Greer create a high-energy opening run. From there, the hour moves through a duet, a Viola McCoy set, and a closing group of spiritual recordings.

The Treniers begin with “Who Put the Ugh in the Mambo,” an immediately playful title that sets a lively tone. Wynonie Harris follows with “I Feel That Old Age Comin’ On,” and Roy Brown answers with “I Got the Last Laugh Now.” Ivory Joe Hunter’s “Don’t Fall in Love with Me” and Bullmoose Jackson’s “Bad Man” continue the succession of strong vocal records. The hour’s opening is not built around one artist, but the close placement of these performers gives the program a sustained jump-blues character.

Wee Willie Wayne’s “I’m in Love with You” and Earl King’s “Those Lonely Lonely Evening” keep the vocal emphasis in place before Big John Greer receives two selections: “Rockin’ Jenny Jones” and “Rocking with Big John.” The paired Greer records create a natural mini-feature within the larger hour. LaVerne Baker & Jimmy Ricks follow with “You’re the Boss,” adding a duet to a sequence that has otherwise moved through individual artists. That change in format keeps the programming alert and prevents the opening section from settling into a predictable pattern.

Viola McCoy receives the next three records: “Buzzin’ Round,” “I’m Saving It All for You,” and “Papa If You Can’t Do Better.” Her segment is followed by L.C. Pridgett’s “Sure as You Take a Woman,” creating a turn from the most forceful early rhythm toward material with a different pace and vocal presence. The program’s organization remains clear throughout: several songs by one artist are grouped together, then balanced by single selections from other performers.

The final section brings the hour toward gospel and spiritual music. Delta Big Four’s “We All Gonna Face the Rising Sun” leads into Rev. A.W. Nix’s “After the Ball Is Over,” then Spirit of Mempehis Quartet’s “The Day Is Past & Gone.” Mahalia Jackson closes with “Shall I Meet You Over Yonder.” These final records transform the hour’s frame without erasing the energy of its first half. The result is a broad but connected program segment, carrying listeners from jump blues and R&B into a closing stretch of gospel-centered voices.

Hour 2 Playlist

Who Put the Ugh in the Mambo — Treniers

I Feel That Old Age Comin’ On — Wynonie Harris

I Got the Last Laugh Now — Roy Brown

Don’t Fall in Love with Me — Ivory Joe Hunter

Bad Man — Bullmoose Jackson

I’m in Love with You — Wee Willie Wayne

Those Lonely Lonely Evening — Earl King

Rockin’ Jenny Jones — Big John Greer

Rocking with Big John — Big John Greer

You’re the Boss — LaVerne Baker & Jimmy Ricks

Buzzin’ Round — Viola McCoy

I’m Saving It All for You — Viola McCoy

Papa If You Can’t Do Better — Viola McCoy

Sure as You Take a Woman — L.C. Pridgett

We All Gonna Face the Rising Sun — Delta Big Four

After the Ball Is Over — Rev. A.W. Nix

The Day Is Past & Gone — Spirit of Mempehis Quartet

Shall I Meet You Over Yonder — Mahalia Jackson